Quality Inspector - Receiving

STULZ Air Technology Systems, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

STULZ Air Technology Systems, Inc. is seeking an In-coming Quality Inspector to verify that purchased, fabricated, and in-coming components meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements before release for production.

The role conducts visual and dimensional inspections, records results, and supports nonconforming material control to protect product quality and on-time delivery. The position requires experience reading drawings and specifications, using precision measuring tools, and

Qualifications

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Inspect with basic and precision measurement tools to verify conformance.
• Identify nonconforming material and initiate NCRs when needed.
• Maintain calibration status and proper storage of inspection tools.
• Experience with ERP/quality systems, including SAP or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work across functions to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, fabricated, and in-process parts for dimensional accuracy, material, finish, condition, labeling, quantity, and workmanship.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, BOMs, and inspection criteria to determine conformance.
• Document inspection results in logs, forms, databases, ERP, or QMS; maintain traceable records.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies and disposition material.
• Assist with root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and supplier quality concerns.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Squares

SAP

Job description

Summary

The In-coming Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that purchased, fabricated, and in-coming components meet applicable drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and quality requirements before they are released for use in production. This role performs visual and dimensional inspections, accurately records results, controls nonconforming material, and works closely with Quality, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to protect product quality and support on-time delivery

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, fabricated, and in-process parts and components for dimensional accuracy, material, finish, condition, labeling, quantity, and workmanship.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, inspection instructions, and acceptance criteria to determine conformance.
• Use calibrated inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height gauges, thread gauges, squares, and other precision measuring tools.
• Verify critical dimensions, hole patterns, bends, welds, coatings, hardware, and other part characteristics applicable to sheet-metal and HVAC manufacturing.
• Document inspection results accurately in required logs, forms, databases, ERP, or quality-management systems and maintain traceable inspection records.
• Identify, tag, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material to prevent unintended use; initiate or support nonconformance reports as required.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Purchasing to clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and support timely material disposition.
• Perform reinspection of corrected or replaced material and verify that required actions have been completed before release.
• Assist with root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, supplier-quality concerns, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow established inspection procedures, control plans, and escalation requirements.
• Confirm inspection tools are within calibration, properly stored, and suitable for the measurement being performed; promptly report damaged or out-of-calibration equipment.
• Maintain an organized inspection area and support 5S, housekeeping, and material-control expectations.
• Follow all company safety rules, PPE requirements, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Communicate inspection status, quality concerns, and potential production risks promptly and professionally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Navigates and utilizes SAP to perform essential duties
• Demonstrates safe behaviors and promotes safe working environment.
• Accomplishes quality and organization objectives by completing related duties/tasks

Qualifications

• At least one year of manufacturing, quality inspection, assembly, or related experience; equivalent technical training may be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience using basic and precision measuring tools.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to enter accurate information into electronic systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and raise quality concerns objectively.
• Experience inspecting sheet-metal parts, weldments, machined parts, electrical enclosures, or HVAC-related components.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), sampling plans, nonconformance reporting, and corrective-action processes.
• Experience with ERP or quality-management systems, including SAP or a comparable platform.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to place material on hold when requirements are not met.
• Ability to prioritize inspections in a fast-paced production environment without sacrificing accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving, organization, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective cross-functional relationships.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of manufacturing, quality inspection, machining, fabrication, assembly, or related experience; equivalent technical training may be considered.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand English instructions

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, scaffolding, or man lifts, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed depending on the material. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a manufacturing environment. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.